Special Diets

Paleo

In its purest form, the theory of the Paleo Diet states that if your ancestors didn't eat it, you shouldn't either. On the other hand, some foods that our ancestors did not eat are known to be very nutritious. For example, beans are a great source of numerous nutrients and dairy products can be a great source of calcium and protein.

Some experts urge that a slightly less strict, slightly more modest form of the Paleo Diet should be followed for optimal health. It is up to you as an individual to choose first if you should - and then how to - implement the Paleo Diet in your own life.

Below is a list of foods that are encouraged or discouraged in the Paleo Diet. This list was obtained from the book Paleo Diet by Loren Cordain (Wiley and Sons, New York 2002 pages 104-112).

Paleo Sweets

Dried fruits (no more than 2 ounces a day, particularly if you are trying to lose weight)
Nuts mixed with dried and fresh fruits (no more than 4 ounces of nuts and 2 ounces of dried fruit a day, particularly if you are trying to lose weight)

From the extensive organic grocery selections, to our wonderful holistic health and beauty department and all-organic produce department, you can find what you need at Good Harvest Market to eat and live healthy.